Idris

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“ardent lord” — Welsh, Arabic

#7392024 rank
2024peak year
4,197babies named Idris since 1880
▲ +32%5-year trend

Idris popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 202418801920196020002024

What does Idris mean?

Used in both Welsh and Arabic. In Welsh it may mean 'ardent lord'; in Arabic, Idris is a prophet traditionally identified with Enoch.

OriginWelsh, Arabic
Syllables2
Genderboy
Stylemythic, classic

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